What: The 2010 Gluten Free Cooking Expo

When: April 17 & 18, 2010

Where: The Wyndham Hotel, Lisle, Illinois 

Why: Making great foods without gluten is a lot easier than you think. Come and learn from professionals chefs, nutritionists and cookbook authors. Fun, friendly and entirely gluten free — this is the Expo that has all the answers you have been looking for.

The Expo Includes:

• Two full-days of gluten-free cooking demonstrations by notable chefs, cookbook authors and nutritionists
• Printed recipes so you can follow along, take notes and ask questions about successful replacement ingredients for common allergens such as soy, sugar, egg, dairy and corn
• Learning how to prepare each dish, and getting the chance to taste them as well
• Admission into the vendor fair is included with your Expo ticket
• Gourmet Gluten Free lunch will be provided
• All Expo Attendees will take home a gift bag of great gluten-free products, literature and offers

Vendor Fair

Gluten Free Vendor Fair Open to the Public – Over 50 vendors!
No advanced tickets needed.  Purchase at the door.
Vendors, a children’s area, cooking demos throughout the day

Saturday, April 17th, 9am-Noon
Sunday, April 18th, 11am-3pm
Wyndham Hotel, Lisle, IL
$15 admission
Children under 12 are free

Bring Your Family to The Expo

Does one of you want to attend the Expo and the kids need something to do?  If so, you will need to bring an additional adult. Here are some great ideas for the kids! And remember, kids under 12 can attend the vendor fair for no charge.

Swimming:  The hotel has a great pool that you are welcome to use if you are staying overnight at the hotel.

The Morton Arboretum:  An amazing children’s garden and one of the best kept secrets in Chicago
The DuPage Children’s Museum:  Award-winning children’s museum
Sea Lion Aquatic Park
Oakbrook Mall:  Large outdoor mall with Build-A-Bear, Club Libby Lu, Hannah Andersen and many other stores.
Grau Mill and Museum with Fullersburg Woods
Cosley Zoo

Event Schedule

Don’t miss out on learning from top chefs and nutritionists about the secrets of gluten-free cooking! Tired of having to convert all the recipes from your traditional cooking classes? Join us and see how tasty and healthy gluten-free food can be prepared in your home.

2010 Gluten Free Expo Topics

Saturday, April 17th

• Introduction: Healing Beyond a Gluten Free Diet – The work of Weston A. Price
• French Connection: If Julia Child were Gluten-Free – Traditional french cuisine and sauces sans gluten
• Nutrition Session: What is a healthy gluten-free diet and how do I cook this way?
• Every Day Living: Gluten-free cooking for the busy person
• Baking Secrets I: Learn baking secrets from “Pamela” of Pamela’s Products. You’ve probably tried most of Pamela’s Products, now learn the secrets behind how they are made!

Sunday, April 18th

• Health and Nutrition: Breakfast treats made with gluten-free whole grains
• Baking Secrets II: Rose O’Carroll of Rose’s Wheat Free Bakery will guide you through making delectable baked items and share her secrets for the perfect gluten-free desserts and savory treats
• Every Day Living: Learn how to communicate with restaurant chefs by understanding basic gluten-free cooking techniques that you can use at home
• Medical session: Current research and testing available for gluten sensitivity and celiac disease
• Italian Fantasy: Be led through an entire Italian feast from appetizers through desserts

Special Segments:

• Let’s Give Back: Helping the Gluten Free Food Bank

Event Presenters

We are proud to present classes, lessons and seminars by some of the most recognized names in the gluten-free world, including, but not limited to:

• Marlisa Brown, MS, RD, CDE, CDN
• Jen Cafferty
• Pamela Giusto-Sorrells
• Kim Koeller
• Kathryne Pirtle
• Linda Simon
• Lee Tobin
• Chef Renee Zonka, RD, CEC, CHE
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